jaw deviation and speech problems
Thursday, 15 December 2022
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How often to see orofacial myology patients
Thursday, 01 December 2022
In the typical situation, once weekly usually works well, especially for the first two phases of treatment...
Outside muscles and new exercises
Tuesday, 15 November 2022
Orofacial myology habituation activities
Tuesday, 01 November 2022
At birth diagnosis of Downs Syndrome
Sunday, 14 August 2022
We had an at birth diagnosis of Downs Syndrome, she is now 4.5 months, no real health issues , feeding/sleeping all on target and she has strong muscle tone.
Thumb sucking and vacation
Saturday, 30 July 2022
Hi Sandra, I’m seeing a wonderful 9 year old child for thumb sucking, working on the Unplugging the Thumb program. We have been meeting with success! He is on day 9, and tomorrow he’s coming in to see me to celebrate and wrap up! I believe he may benefit from an orofacial myology evaluation, etc.,
A private office for an RDH
Thursday, 14 July 2022
Low tone – Can myo help
Wednesday, 01 June 2022
Q: I have an 8 year old kiddo with low tone and very low awareness of sensory states. His mom reported he occasionally wets his pants because he doesn’t recognize he has to go, or forgets to eat or drink. Am I wrong in thinking myo could be a good approach at least for his
5 year fingers sucker ready or not…
Sunday, 15 May 2022
Q: I am about to begin Unplugging the Thumb sucking elimination program with a 5-year-old boy who very much wants to quit. He actually sucks two fingers, the index and middle one. When I first started working with him on articulation last year, I offered to help with the sucking habit (I work with him
Two year old mouth open retrognathic mandible
Sunday, 01 May 2022
Q: I came into virtual contact with a two-year-old patient not too long ago. Some questions arose due to his breathing. This patient has no tongue tie or lip tie. He uses a sippy cup to drink. His mouth remains open for extended periods of time when relaxed. The mother had some concerns regarding starting